Art Caddy

Craft Organizer

I found this vintage drink holder at the flea market and had to buy it. A few years ago I found one and turned it into an Art Caddy. My kids still use it today. It's the perfect size to carry around and it's easy enough to keep organized. Just a few coats of spray paint and plastic cups that are not too tall is all you need.

Have You Ever Heard Of Polyvor???

My daughter, Zoe, has been playing on this site called Polyvor for months. ( If you remember from previous posts she loves fashion) She would spend hours on there if I would let her. She kept saying, "Mom, you would love this." I glanced at it, saw it was appropriate and moved on. Tonight I actually sat down and checked the whole site out. OMG! It is so much fun. You can create collages from a bazillion images. I spent way too much time on there this evening. After I finally figured out how to work it, I created my own collage. The first one is mine and the next three are Zoe's. 

Check it out.... you'll have fun.

Have a great week,

Stephanie

Baby Blue Pincushion

 

Lovely Little Pincushions

 

Magnetic Chalkboard

Vintage Framed Magnetic Chalkboard

There is something about a chalkboard in an old frame that makes me happy.
Here are the basic steps in creating one for yourself.
I buy a sheet of galvanized steel from Lowes (be sure to take a magnet with you) I use tin snips to cut it and then I add about 5 coats of chalkboard paint to it.
Cut a piece of cardboard to the same size as the galvanized steel and add it to the back for extra support.

I added a few magnets made from vintage buttons and a piece of chalk that I found in box at an estate sale. I hung the chalk from ribbon tied to a little eye hook that I attached to the top of the frame.